Over 46,000 white South Africans fought on the side of the Allies in WW1, many thousands of whom had previously fought against the British Empire in Boer commandos.
Famed Hollywood Director Wesley Ruggles interrupted his burgeoning film career to serve in the US Army Signal Corps in WW1. Started as a Private and ended as a 1st Lt. Started his career in silent film, was one of the original Keystone Cops! Director of the 1931 Best Film Oscar Winner Cimarron.
Over 46,000 white South Africans fought on the side of the Allies in WW1, many thousands of whom had previously fought against the British Empire in Boer commandos.
The Great War Group
You may have heard of Townshend’s Regatta, but spare a thought for the troops following in his wake.
The Great War Group
The Great War Group
In 1916 Russia launched the largest offensive of WW1, and perhaps the most successful. Part of Allied strategy to pressure on all fronts. Moved it up to receive pressure on the German assault on Verdun. Over 1 million casualties on both sides. Austria-Hungary barely survived.
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Basil Rathbone, THE greatest Sherlock Holmes, served in WW1. He started as a Private in the London Scottish Regiment, ultimately serving as an Intelligence Officer for the King's Liverpool Regiment (Liverpool Scottish). Received the Military Cross in 1918. Became a legend in feature films and TV.
Once WW1 ended Kimberly-Clark needed an alternative for the material they used for gas mask filters. Initially marketed for removing makeup and cold cream, people realized they were ideal for blowing your nose in winter. Kleenex became "the handkerchief you could throw away". #WW1
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